TITLE:  INFECTION CONTROL IN DENTAL SETTINGS

Hosted by Dental CE Academy

COURSE FEE:  Complimentary

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 3 credits

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  148 Infection Control *Note Dental CE Academy is a nationally approved provider by AGD PACE and will award 3 CEU for this course which aligns with the CDC recommendations. *This course is not state specific including California. 

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live interactive webinar

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

CE SUPPORTER: IQAir

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

COURSE SUMMARY: This live online webinar will assist dental clinicians in the review and further knowledge of infection control requirements and compliance:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Why is Infection Control important in the dental setting?

• How are organisms transmitted in dental settings?

• Describe the Chain of Infection.

• Discuss preventive practices used to reduce blood exposure.

• Define standard precautions.

• Know indications for hand hygiene.

• Review current CDC recommendations for infection control practice in dentistry.

• Understand the most recent COVID-19 recommendations.

INSTRUCTIONS: Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@clickmeeting.com. We recommend logging in 15 minutes prior to start time. A course handout will be distributed during the course. At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will receive an email to complete a quiz/course evaluation for CE Credits. 

DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being presented, Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their own judgement about the material being presented.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER: This course receives support from IQAir The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy. She is not paid a speaker's honorarium, and declares no financial relationship with IQAir..  She declares a financial relationship with Dental CE Academy as an employee. For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

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DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy or its parent company Virtual Dontics®.  Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinician experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry.  Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.